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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.30, 36,615.45 and 16,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.30, 36,615.45 and 16,099.70 is: 24,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.30 : 36,615.45 = 16,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.30/36,615.45 = 16,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.30x = 36,615.45 × 16,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.30x = 589,497,760.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,497,760.37/24,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.55

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